This year's biggest blockbuster (so far) isn't from Marvel, Pixar or James Cameron. In fact, most Americans aren't even familiar with the box office juggernaut - because it's barely playing in North America.

The movie has sparked something of a patriotic frenzy in China, with reports of factories shutting down so workers could go to see it. On social media, some are hailing Ne Zha 2 as a milestone moment marking the end to Hollywood's hegemony over super hero movies.

China’s box office remained firmly in the grip of “Ne Zha 2,” which continued its extraordinary run, grossing RMB 1.1 billion ($152.9 million) over the Feb. 21–23 weekend, according to Artisan Gateway.

Ne Zha 2 features a combat sequence that has to be seen to be believed.

Ne Zha 2, the animated Chinese blockbuster, is expected to pass. the $2 billion mark at the global box office soon. See how much its made so far.

Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has become the highest-grossing animated movie ever worldwide, topping $1.7B and overtaking Inside Out 2

The huge demand for products related to the hit Chinese animated movie is proving a boon for China’s e-commerce, manufacturing, and tourism sectors.

From the cast to the plot, here’s everything to know about Chinese box office hit 'Ne Zha 2' Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 is taking the world by storm! The 2025 animated fantasy movie is a global box office hit,